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The Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) program and manual contains guidelines to help plastics industry operations managers reduce the loss of pellets to the environment. Each procedure contained herein may or may not be applicable to your specific operation. Manual users are free to implement the sections and steps that help achieve your company's specific goals. None of the guidelines are intended as a mandate. Compliance with state and local regulations are mandatory. These guidelines may help you to achieve compliance and avoid penalties.


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Introduction
Plastic Pellets in the Environment
Value of OCS
Implementing OCS
Conducting a Site Audit
Worksite Setup
Designing a Training Program
Employee Participation & Accountability
Prevention, Containment and Cleanup Procedures
Pledge to Prevent Pellet Loss
OCS Checklist
"Litter is not an issue of type of debris, but one of personal responsibility. We ALL share in the responsibility to prevent litter --- stopping debris before it reaches our stormwater drains where it can drift to our oceans. Protect our oceans and we protect ourselves."
--Jean-Michel Cousteau
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